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Elasticity, Thermal Expansion, Calorimetry and Heat Transfer: Stress and Strain MCQ

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Stress and StrainEasyQuestion 30801

Question

Stress is defined as:
  1. A
    Force × Area
  2. B
    Force / Area
    Correct
  3. C
    Extension / Original length
  4. D
    Force × Length

Correct answer

Force / Area

Explanation

Stress = Force applied per unit cross-sectional area (N/m²).

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